{"id":3808,"date":"2018-10-26T16:23:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T23:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3808"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:41","slug":"winterizing-your-home-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/winterizing-your-home-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"An Exhaustive Checklist for Winterizing Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even without Game of Thrones on the air, we all know it to be true: winter is coming. And with it comes plenty of cold weather, rain, snow, and ice. As a homeowner, that means it’s time to turn on the heat and grab some firewood, but there’s another task that’s equally important before the first snowfall: winterizing your home. It’s a big task, and it’s easy to forget some of the many things you need to do to winterize, so we’ve put together a complete list of everything you need to do to keep your home winter-ready.<\/p>\n

Your Checklist for Winterizing Your Home<\/h2>\n

Winterizing the Outside of Your Home<\/h3>\n

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  1. Clear out your gutters. Remove any debris, branches, or acorns.<\/li>\n
  2. Buy a snow shovel, and keep it inside your home or garage. You never know when the snow will pile up so high you can’t make it to the shed.<\/li>\n
  3. Install a storm door<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Install storm windows, too<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. Caulk any cracks around the outside of your windows and doors.<\/li>\n
  6. Paint a fresh coat of sealing paint on your deck to protect it from winter weather.<\/li>\n
  7. Put your outdoor furniture in storage<\/a>. (Need a hand? Use Dolly<\/a> to get that furniture inside!)<\/li>\n
  8. Speaking of bringing things inside…roll your grill inside (or at least put your propane tank somewhere away from the elements).<\/li>\n
  9. Wrap any immobile outdoor furniture in tarps and hold down with bungee cords.<\/li>\n
  10. If you live in a high-moisture area, scrape any moss or excess vegetation off your roof to avoid buildup in the wetter months.<\/li>\n
  11. Close any outdoor vents that may have been opened in the summertime.<\/li>\n
  12. Disconnect your garden hoses and any sprinklers. Store them for the winter and make sure your spouts are shut all the way off.<\/li>\n
  13. If you have a sprinkler system, turn it off for the season.<\/li>\n
  14. Put stakes<\/a> around the edge of your driveway if you plan on getting it plowed in the winter.<\/li>\n
  15. …And put up stakes for other important fixtures in your yard that may get buried in snow and become a tripping hazard.<\/li>\n
  16. Check the areas around any downspouts to make sure they’re clear of rocks and debris.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Winterizing the Inside of Your Home<\/h3>\n

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    1. Insulate pipes<\/a> that run through your attic and other non-heated areas (you’ll want to do this on any outdoor pipes, too).<\/li>\n
    2. Set up draft guards<\/a> on any doors that go outside.<\/li>\n
    3. Seal off your fireplace<\/a> (unless you plan to use it during the winter).<\/li>\n
    4. Check for cracks near the indoor frames of windows or doors. If you see them, caulk them just as you would outside.<\/li>\n
    5. Set up a digital thermostat that automatically reduces the heat when you’re out of the house and warms it back up when you get home.<\/li>\n
    6. Check your garage and attic for any leaks. Better to find them now before it starts getting icy!<\/li>\n
    7. Check the temperature on your hot water tank and make sure it’s not exceeding its maximum.<\/li>\n
    8. Find the direction switch on your ceiling fans and turn them counter-clockwise. This will redirect warm air down instead of moving cold air throughout the room.<\/li>\n
    9. Check your dryer vent to make sure it’s not clogged up, and if it is, get it professionally cleaned.<\/li>\n
    10. Replace the filter in your furnace (and check on any other filters around the house).<\/li>\n
    11. Open the vents for your heating system.<\/li>\n
    12. Get your heavy blankets and winter sheets out of storage (get help from\u00a0Dolly<\/a> if you need some muscle and a truck). Give them a good wash with hot water to clear off any built-up dust or pollen.<\/li>\n
    13. Change the batteries on your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Transforming your house for winter can be a lot of work. Dolly’s<\/a> here to help make it easy. Whether it’s moving your outdoor furniture into the garage or breaking your warm-weather gear out of storage, we’re here to help<\/a> with all the heavy lifting you need while winterizing your home. Our background-checked Helpers are masters of heavy lifting, and will treat your home with the same respect you do. No matter how much winterizing you need to do, Dolly<\/a> can help make it possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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